JAPANESE TIN WIND-UP TOY TRIO.
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Winning Bid:
$138.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
2
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, March 20, 2014 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 20, 2014 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #211 - Part II
Item numbers 1197 through 2870 in auction 211
Value Code:
H - $200 to $400 Help Icon
Item Description
Lot of three tin litho wind-up toys, measuring between 5.5" and 7" tall and 9.25" long. All are tin litho w/built-in keys and were made in Japan, 1960s. Included are "Mechanical Santa Claus" and "Candy Loving Canine" in their original cardboard boxes w/illustrated lids as well as jump rope toy w/dog, bear and squirrel. Makers include Alps and T.P.S. Santa has soft vinyl face, fabric outfit covering body and cotton-like beard and rings bell in his hand when wound. Moderate aging but Fine/VF overall. Box shows lt. handling wear/aging. Fine. Candy Loving Canine features great design; when wound, dog scoops candy into mouth which is deposited back in can. Rubber ears have hardened slightly but toy is o/w Exc. Box is moderately aged and has some corner tip wear. Fine. Jump rope toy features celluloid-covered wire "rope" that baby bear suspended on wire from dog's arm "jumps." Tin litho base has some denting but works well. VF.
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